According to the USDA, it’s estimated that 13 million Americans (or about 5% of the population) raise chickens in their backyard. But how did it all get started? In the early 1900s, chickens in the U.S. were not considered necessary animals on farms. Chicken meat was a delicacy that was only eaten on special occasions. …

The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center led to reshaping homeland security and the way we respond to a crisis. The terrorist attacks didn’t stop architects from designing massive buildings… But the tragedy of 9/11 did prompt important changes in the way these buildings are built. The National Institute of Standards and Technology issued …

When World War II ended, a new race started. The allies who had defeated Hitler were competing against each other for intelligence. This is why a secret U.S. program recruited Nazis to work for the U.S. government. In 1945, the Joint Intelligence Objectives Agency was tasked with identifying German doctors, engineers, and scientists that were …

There are currently over 300 million cryptocurrency users in the world, and around 18,000 companies around the world now accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment. Hackers also love to target cryptocurrency. In one of the biggest cryptocurrency heists, hackers stole $600 million. The hackers exploited vulnerability in the Poly Network. This is a platform …

Shipping guns can be confusing. Laws are always changing and you might be breaking the law without even knowing it. But an Alabama man named Eric L. knew what he was doing when he illegally shipped guns. Eric had advertised guns for sale on an online classified website. Turns out, he was operating a business …

During the Cold War, U.S. spies monitored the Soviet press for valuable information. One day, they discovered that a Russian magazine had shared a recipe for coot (a small bird that is commonly consumed in Eastern Europe). Seems harmless enough, but for the CIA, the recipe meant disaster. You see, the CIA had an agreement …

During the war in Iraq, the U.S. Military had legendary sniper Chris Kyle… And the enemy insurgents had a sniper named Juba. Videos posted online claimed to show Juba killing soldiers, and showed how accurate he was when it came to sharpshooting. Insurgent propaganda credited Juba with 37 kills. It’s believed that Juba operated with …

A Philadelphia couple enjoyed a night out together… right up until their lives changed forever. The husband and wife were walking to the front door of their apartment when they noticed a man staring at them. The man appeared to be high on drugs and was silent as he fixated on the couple. After the …

Staff Sgt. David B. served in Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq. One night his squad was assigned to clear a block of 12 buildings. It was thought insurgents were hiding in the area. After clearing the first 9 buildings, the U.S. soldiers hadn’t found any enemy fighters. But at the tenth building, two insurgents …

Brian M. lives in Texas. He was visiting Glacier National Park in Montana where it was legal for him to carry his pistol. Brian was hiking on the Mount Brown Lookout trail when he spotted a grizzly bear about 25 feet away. He noticed the bear was moving toward another group of hikers, so he …

One of the most frightening things that can happen is a home invasion. It can make folks feel vulnerable and unsafe… And it’s why it’s so important to have a home defense plan… just like this man in Houston, TX. He had a plan to defend his home. But his plan didn’t just work against …

Adam F. lived with his parents in Fresno, CA. One day his parents were gone and he encountered a black widow spider in the home. For some reason, Adam decided to use a blowtorch to kill the spider. But instead, he set his parent’s home on fire. According to local media, Adam told firefighters that …

Lag B’Omer is a Jewish religious holiday that occurs on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. Each year, Lag B’Omer brings tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews to Mount Meron in northern Israel. The large crowd usually lights bonfires, prays, and dances as part of the celebrations. In 2021, it was estimated …

Benjamin B. of Kalamazoo, Michigan likes to attend Renaissance fairs, and is a member of the Michigan Entertainment Renaissance Curiosities Society. In his spare time, Ben likes to train in ritualized combat using replica weapons. He plays a character in Renaissance re-enactments. But, he says the fighting and contact in these events is very real. …

Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, Maryland. (not a safe place) A 21-year-old chemistry major was home one was evening when he heard a noise in his garage. Earlier in the day, the garage had been burglarized and electronics had been stolen. Around 1:20 am, the student went to investigate the noise he heard …

Joel M. lives in Williams, Arizona, which is not exactly a place you would expect to get a lot of rain. One weekend, Joel went on a camping trip with a group of friends. But the group didn’t get to enjoy their trip. They were camping in Supai Canyon when in the middle of the …

One day, two Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers responded to the home of a man who was having a mental illness issue. The man’s sister had called police saying that he hadn’t slept in days and was threatening to kill himself. The sister had left the home to call police because she was scared and there were …

The shotgun is the utility weapon of firearms… It’s useful for hunting and home defense, it’s easy to shoot, and requires less skill than a rifle. The first major use of issued shotguns by the U.S. military occurred during the Philippine-American War. U.S. troops engaged in close quarters combat with natives who fought a guerrilla-style …

As I’m sure you know, Walmart is the world’s largest company by revenue with over $548.7 billion. They are also the largest private employer in the world with over 2.2 million employees. But Walmart is always trying to compete with Amazon. One of the ways they are doing this is by bringing more technology to …

With cyber-attacks at an all-time high – and growing – one method many websites use to keep hackers out is CAPTCHA. CAPTCHA is a security verification process that stands for “Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.” Yes, it’s a mouthful. It requires humans to enter information, and websites use it …

Richard O. was at home one evening when two men knocked at his front door… When Richard opened the door, the men grabbed him and pushed him inside. The men demanded money and shoved Richard towards the kitchen. One of the men held Richard in the kitchen at gunpoint, while the other one ran upstairs …

Morse Code is over 150 years old. It was invented by Samuel Morse in the 1830s. In 1844, Morse appeared before Congress to show off his machine. And the first public message was transmitted on May 24, 1844. It was “What God hath wrought.” But as old as it is, Morse Code is still used …

Randy J. of Katy, Texas is a retired refinery worker. He purchased a 2021 Ford F-150 to replace his 2010 F-150. The model purchased by Randy has an onboard generator. An onboard generator gives you the ability to use the truck like a mobile generator that can produce up to 7.2 kW of power. Randy …

It took less than a week for Taliban fighters to take control of 10 provincial Afghan capitals. But even before the withdrawal started, the CIA predicted the Taliban would take control. According to Timothy Bergreen, a former staff member of the House Intelligence Committee: “The business of intelligence is not to say you know on …